Jeffrey W. Chell, M.D. Management Experience 2000 Present National Marrow Donor Program Minneapolis, MN Chief Executive Officer Facilitates over 6,000 Bone Marrow and Stem Cell transplants between volunteer donors and recipients with life threatening blood disorders. Maintains a registry of over 12 million potential volunteer donors, proprietary search tracking and management software and a domestic and international network of over 600 contracted organizations. $388 million in revenues, 900 employees, 501.C.3 not-for-profit Corporation. Also serves as the Executive Director of the Center for International Blood and Marrow Research. Accountable for strategic planning, network relationships and overall performance. Manages a network of over 600 contracted partners Accomplishments: Led first comprehensive strategic planning effort in the organization. Refocused organization on upgrading its core competencies. Prioritized research in stem cell therapy. Returned program to double digit growth in transplants and has grown transplants from 1800 per year to over 6000 per year. Co-founded the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) in 2004. The CIBMTR is the largest observational research and clinical trials organization in the world. The CIBMTR receives funding from NCI and NHLBI of NIH and the Office of Naval Research. Secured new contracts with Dept of Health and Human services to manage the CW Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program Led the organization through the development of the Center for Cord Blood to improve understanding of and access to cord blood as a source of cells for transplant. The NMDP progressed form no cord blood transplants in 2000 to over 12200 per year in 2010. Co-founded the Cellular Therapy Alliance (CTA) with the European Blood Alliance and America s Blood Centers. The CTA is a trade association of organizations involved in cellular therapies. NMDP has been named as a Top Workplace in Minnesota in 2011. NMDP was also named one of the 50 most innovative companies in 2012 by Fast Company magazine; number one in the Healthcare category. Dr. Chell was named a 2009 Champion in Health Care by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for his work leading the organization through a major transformation in its mission to provide bone marrow and umbilical cord blood transplant to patients in the U.S. and around the world. 1994 1999 Allina Medical Group Minneapolis, MN
President Provides multi-specialty healthcare services through 600 providers and 50 clinics throughout Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. $180 million in revenues, 2 million patient visits per year. Division of Allina Health System. Accomplishments: Merged thirty different medical practices into a single medical group consolidating business offices, billing systems, compensation and benefit programs and management team. Closed poor-performing clinics. Built new clinics in key strategic areas. Served as liaison to rest of Allina System. Improved financial performance by $20 million per year. Measurably improved quality of care and patient satisfaction. 1997-1999 Allina Health System Minnetonka, MN System Vice President Responsible for Allina-wide quality initiatives, research and research compliance and medical education. Allina Health System operates a million-member health plan (Medica), 19 hospitals and a 600-provider medical group. Accomplishments: Oversaw the development of a system-wide research compliance program. Co-led a pregnancy care initiative that reduced maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. Also, reduced the frequency of C-sections. Served as a member of the Allina Health System s Executive and Strategic Councils. Represented the Allina Health System to the University of Minnesota s Dean of the Academic Health Center. 1988-1994 Columbia Park Medical Group Fridley, MN Chairman of the Board ( 88 91) Medical Director ( 91 94) Multi-specialty Medical Care in Northern suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota with sixty-five physicians. $30 million in revenues (40% capitated contract.) Practiced full-time Internal Medicine. Involved in Strategic Planning Administration, Contracting, External Relationships and Recruitment. Accomplishments: Organization was profitable during his six years of management. Led redesign and implementation of a new medical record system. Acquired and operated an office building. Grew the medical practice from forty-five to sixty-five physicians. Acquired a pediatric practice. Improved pension plan and benefit program. Developed a Physicians-Hospital organization with local community hospital (Unity Hospital, Fridley, Minnesota.) 1982-1986 United States Air Force Las Vegas, NV Nellis Air Force Base
Medical Director Advanced Cardiac Life Support (1983 1986) Chair, Quality Assurance Committee Chair, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee Chair, Education Committee Accomplishments: Helped achieve first JCHA accreditation at hospital. Developed and led Advanced Cardiac Life Support course. Developed and led weekly Medical Education Program that offered continuing medical education credit. Received Meritorious Service Award. Governance & Leadership Experience 2011 Present Board Member Charlotte NC Jeff Gordon Children s Foundation The NASCAR Champion s foundation to support children s health programs worldwide 2006 Present Board Member Minneapolis MN 2012 Board Chair Make A Wish Minnesota The premier wish granting foundation for children with life threatening diseases 2000 Present Board Member Minneapolis MN Be The Match Foundation Supports the work of the NMDP through fund-raising for donor recruitment, patient assistance and research. 1997 1999 Board Member Minneapolis, MN StrategiCare An information systems and printing company focusing on the healthcare industry. 1991-1994 Board Member Minnetonka, MN Medica Health Plans A million member health plan serving Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Executive Committee (1992 1994) Strategic Planning Committee (1992 1994) - Chair (1993 1994) 1992-1994 President and Board Member Fridley, MN Physician - Hospital Organization Unity Hospital 1986-1994 Medical Director Fridley, MN Unity Hospital Advanced Cardiac Life Support (1987 1994) Ten Year Vision Committee (1991)
Executive Committee (1993) Education Experience 2000 Executive Management Course Carlson School of Management University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 1979-1982 Internship and Residency Internal Medicine University of Wisconsin Madison, WI 1975-1979 Medical Degree University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 1971-1979 Bachelor of Science Degree Graduated cum laude University of Miami Coral Gables, FL Licensure & Certification 1985 Medical License - Minnesota 1982 Internal Medicine Certification American Board of Internal Medicine Professional Societies 1985 Present American College of Physicians 1994 Present American Medical Association Minnesota Medical Association Hennepin County Medical Society 2000 - Present American Society of Association Executives 2001 - Present International Society for Hematotherapy and Graft Engineering 2001 - Present American Society of Bone and Marrow Transplantation 2003 Present American Society of Hematology